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Antico: The Golden Age of Renaissance Bronzes

Francesco — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:20:30 +0000

This exhibition is the first in the United States devoted to the Mantuan sculptor and goldsmith Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, known as Antico (c. 1455–1528) for his expertise in classical antiquity. Antico also developed and refined the technology for producing bronzes in multiples. His exquisite bronze reductions of ancient Roman sculptures such as the Apollo Belvedere (c. AD 120–140) are enlivened with gilding and silvering. Antico’s bronzes are so rare that the nearly 40 works—including medals, reliefs, busts, and the renowned statuettes—constitute more than three quarters of the sculptor’s extant oeuvre.

Organization: Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, in association with the Frick Collection, New York.

Sponsor: The exhibition is made possible by the generous support of Robert H. and Clarice Smith.

It is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Schedule: National Gallery of Art, November 6, 2011–April 8, 2012; The Frick Collection, New York, May 1–July 29, 2012

Passes: Passes are not required for this exhibition.

The exhibition is on view in the National Gallery’s East Building, Ground Floor.

Costantino Nivola: 100 Years of Creativity

Francesco — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:53:50 +0000

On the occasion of the centennial of Costantino Nivola’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, the Embassy of Italy/Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with Regione Sardegna, Fondazione Nivola and Sardegna Turismo, announce the opening of the exhibit of the famous artist in Washington, DC.

With the participation of: H.E. Claudio Bisogniero, Ambassador of Italy to the United States, , Presidente Regione Sardegna, Ugo Collu, Presidente Fondazione Nivola, Renato Miracco, Cultural Attachè of the Embassy of Italy, Pietro Nivola, Carl Stein, Diane Lewis and Fred Licht.

Costantino Nivola: 100 Years of Creativity

Francesco — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:40:29 +0000

SEMINAR at The Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. Scholars discuss the life and work of Italian sculptor Costantino Nivola.

Constantino Nivola

With the participation of: H.E. Claudio Bisogniero, Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Ugo Cappellacci, Presidente Regione Sardegna, Ugo Collu, Presidente Fondazione Nivola, Renato Miracco, Cultural Attachè of the Embassy of Italy, Diane Lewis, Fred Licht and Adrian Nivola.

Washington, DC Mayor Vincent Gray Proclaims February 19, 2012 Constantino Brumidi Day

Francesco — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:21:14 +0000

By a proclamation of DC Mayor Vincent Gray Constantino Brumidi will be honored next Sunday. We thank the Mayor for issuing this tribute to the “Artist of the Capitol.”

Brumidi's Apotheosis

Next Sunday will be the 132nd anniversary of the death of Constantino Brumidi. It is also the 60^th anniversary of the unveiling of a bronze grave marker, authorized and paid for by Congress for the previously unmarked grave. House Speaker Sam Rayburn was there 60 years ago to pay his respects. In recognition of the historic event, there will be a ceremony at Brumidi’s grave site at 1 PM Glenwood Cemetery in the District. (Glenwood is near the intersection of North Capitol St. and Rhode Island Ave. The entrance is on Lincoln Rd).

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